Summer time and insects through the windows

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  1. Harry Flashman

    Harry Flashman Medium Load Member

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    The Aerodynamics of my truck’s mirror makes it problematic for me to roll down the windows on my truck as I’m driving.

    Anything that hits the mirror gets deflected into my cab. Last summer, I got stung by a bee after it hit my mirror and landed on my thigh.

    I had forgotten about that as the weather got warmer this spring. The other day a huge sphinx moth hit my mirror and my face was sprayed with its guts. The moth carcass landed on my dashboard. Had to roll the window back up again and keep it closed. Hate to think what would happen if my mirror collided with a bird or a bat as sometimes happens to my windshield.
     
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  3. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    So don't roll down the window while you are driving?
    Seems simple enough.
     
  4. Harry Flashman

    Harry Flashman Medium Load Member

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    But it’s hot and I can’t breathe.
     
  5. Chieftains

    Chieftains Medium Load Member

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    No AC
     
  6. Harry Flashman

    Harry Flashman Medium Load Member

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    AC is for steering wheel holders
     
  7. Chieftains

    Chieftains Medium Load Member

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    So quit complaining I guess.
    Now Close this Thread up
     
  8. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    Oh, right.
    SuperTrucker macho man.

    You know, if you are all that, a few bugs should not bother you.
     
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  9. Magoo1968

    Magoo1968 Road Train Member

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    Bees aren’t bugs according to Cali they are fish lol
     
  10. ibcalm19

    ibcalm19 Road Train Member

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    I like the fresh air too but a critter slammed into the door edge and it wasn't nice neither for it or me :D:D. I had to roll the window up as well. I did get that bee sting a few years back it tore my leg up. I'll crack the window a bit not wide open. Insects are the majority :D:D
     
  11. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    Well, it's a good thing lion fish can't fly.
    The OP would be in real trouble.
     
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